The EU's demand to hold perpetrators of violence and human rights violations accountable came on the second anniversary of the death of Jina Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman who was arrested by police in Tehran on September 13. of 2022 for allegedly ignoring Iran's strict laws. She passed veil laws and died in a Tehran hospital three days later after suffering physical abuse while she was in custody.
The statement issued by Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, honored the memory of Amini and the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement "driven by the courage and determination of countless Iranians", especially women .
"Two years ago, Iranians took to the streets to demand respect for fundamental freedoms. With the dire human rights situation in Iran, especially the suppression of women's rights, these voices, calling for dignity and equality, still They must be listened to and respected. This is mentioned in Borrell's statement, issued on behalf of the European Union.
"The repression of the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement by Iranian authorities caused hundreds of deaths, thousands of detentions and unjust harm, and serious limitations on freedom of opinion and expression and other civic freedoms. Iranian judicial authorities used sentences harsh measures, including capital punishment, against protesters," he added.
The EU stated that it takes this opportunity to reiterate its firm and unequivocal opposition to the death penalty at all times, in all places and in all circumstances, especially given the worrying increase in executions recorded in Iran in recent years.
He also recalled that according to international law, the prohibition of torture is absolute.
"There are no reasons, circumstances or exceptions of any kind that can be invoked as justification for its use... The EU believes and defends fundamental rights such as freedom of expression, both online and offline, and freedom of assembly, which must be respected in all circumstances. A strong and free civil society is essential," said Borrell.
The statement urged Iran to implement the relevant international treaties and agreements to which it is a party, to allow free and unhindered access to the country to holders of Special Procedures mandates of the UN Human Rights Council, and to cooperate fully with the independent international body. Search Mission entrusted by the Human Rights Council.
"The EU also calls on Iran to immediately end the unacceptable and illegal practice of arbitrary detention, including of EU citizens and dual EU-Iranian citizens, and to immediately release them. The EU and its states members continue to call on the Iranian authorities to respect and defend the rights of their citizens, allow peaceful protest and guarantee their fundamental freedoms," the statement details.
The statement issued by Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, honored the memory of Amini and the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement "driven by the courage and determination of countless Iranians", especially women .
"Two years ago, Iranians took to the streets to demand respect for fundamental freedoms. With the dire human rights situation in Iran, especially the suppression of women's rights, these voices, calling for dignity and equality, still They must be listened to and respected. This is mentioned in Borrell's statement, issued on behalf of the European Union.
"The repression of the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement by Iranian authorities caused hundreds of deaths, thousands of detentions and unjust harm, and serious limitations on freedom of opinion and expression and other civic freedoms. Iranian judicial authorities used sentences harsh measures, including capital punishment, against protesters," he added.
The EU stated that it takes this opportunity to reiterate its firm and unequivocal opposition to the death penalty at all times, in all places and in all circumstances, especially given the worrying increase in executions recorded in Iran in recent years.
He also recalled that according to international law, the prohibition of torture is absolute.
"There are no reasons, circumstances or exceptions of any kind that can be invoked as justification for its use... The EU believes and defends fundamental rights such as freedom of expression, both online and offline, and freedom of assembly, which must be respected in all circumstances. A strong and free civil society is essential," said Borrell.
The statement urged Iran to implement the relevant international treaties and agreements to which it is a party, to allow free and unhindered access to the country to holders of Special Procedures mandates of the UN Human Rights Council, and to cooperate fully with the independent international body. Search Mission entrusted by the Human Rights Council.
"The EU also calls on Iran to immediately end the unacceptable and illegal practice of arbitrary detention, including of EU citizens and dual EU-Iranian citizens, and to immediately release them. The EU and its states members continue to call on the Iranian authorities to respect and defend the rights of their citizens, allow peaceful protest and guarantee their fundamental freedoms," the statement details.